Shocking Twist in Parenting Advice

Holy cow, folks—imagine breastfeeding, the gold standard of baby-feeding, being labeled as “controversial” by experts! A 2016 paper in Pediatrics had jaws dropping when it suggested calling breastfeeding “natural” might lead moms astray. Published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), this head-scratcher didn’t bash breastfeeding itself but warned that “natural” hype could make parents question vaccines or other “unnatural” health choices. Let’s unpack this wild ride of mass manipulation by the expert-class in the years shortly before the “age of pandemics.”

Why the Fuss Over “Natural”?

Here’s the deal: Jessica Martucci and Anne Barnhill, two brainy researchers, wrote that labeling breastfeeding as “natural” might make moms think anything “natural” is automatically better than the offerings of Big Pharma. Their worry? This could lead to questioning vaccines. The paper, published in the AAP’s journal, didn’t call breastfeeding risky, but said the word “natural” might cause trouble. Ironically, Dr’s Martucci and Barnhill aren’t pediatricians; in fact they aren’t even physicians.

AAP’s Real Stance on Breastfeeding

Now, don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater—the AAP is OK with breastfeeding. Their 2022 policy says it plainly: breastfeed exclusively for six months, then keep going for two years or more if you and baby are vibing. They list perks like fewer infections, less SIDS, and even lower cancer risk for moms. Only rare cases, like untreated HIV, get a thumbs-down. So, why the 2016 fuss? It was the start of “the science” slamming anything natural – things like natural immunity to infectious disease.

The American Academy of Pediatrics warned that calling breastfeeding “natural” was dangerous—because mothers might start believing natural things are healthier & begin questioning vaccines.

When “natural” becomes a threat, you know it’s no longer about health—it’s about control. pic.twitter.com/R0LhxQJwGm

— Dr. Simone Gold (@drsimonegold) November 2, 2025

When Experts Overthink “Trust the Science”

Here’s where it gets comical: these experts, bless their hearts, think moms might hear “natural” and go full-on granola, rejecting science like a bad Tinder date. Meanwhile, parents just want to feed their kids without a philosophy lecture! The paper seemed to telegraph what was just down the road: COVID 19, and the naturopaths and physicians facing a witch hunt for suggesting that Vitamin D, C, zinc, and safe drugs like ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine effectively treating COVID. Persecutors targeted these physicians because workable alternatives to the COVID vaccine would block the government’s emergency authorization. Relentless persecution hit them for sharing the truth with patients, since it cut into Big Pharma’s profits.

What’s the Takeaway for Parents?

In the end, the AAP does support breastfeeding, but the 2016 paper’s was the first shot fired in the “trust the science” crusade. Breastfeeding’s benefits are backed by hard science, not buzzwords. The healthcare professional organizations have been captured by Pharma. Ultimately, you are responsible for the health of your family; it’s fine to trust the science, but trust your gut as well.

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